Summer time is the time where everyone want to cool off from the heat of the sun. Some may go swimming on the pool, other will be on the beach....no matter where you are stay safe especially watch you kids....this will help save the life of your kids from drowning.
According to Kids Health, nearly one thousand kids drown each year in the United States, and most of those deaths occur while children are under the supervision of a parent or caregiver. Keep your kids safe this summer by understanding the basics of water safety: supervision, education, and safe swimming environments.
~~ Stay away from open water in your neighborhood, including ditches, lakes, and drains.
~~ Never enter a backyard pool or hot tub without an adult's permission.
~~ Don't roughhouse, run, or push around a pool.
~~ Never swim alone.
~~ Don't dive in shallow pool water or into lakes or rivers.
~~ Take a break when you feel tired.
~~ Don't panic if you become exhausted. Call for help. Then turn on your back and float until you are rescued or have the energy to swim to the edge of the water.
~~ Get out of the water if you see lightning.
~~ Wear a life jacket whenever you're swimming in open water or riding in a boat.
~~ Follow lifeguards' directions.
~~ Never enter a backyard pool or hot tub without an adult's permission.
~~ Don't roughhouse, run, or push around a pool.
~~ Never swim alone.
~~ Don't dive in shallow pool water or into lakes or rivers.
~~ Take a break when you feel tired.
~~ Don't panic if you become exhausted. Call for help. Then turn on your back and float until you are rescued or have the energy to swim to the edge of the water.
~~ Get out of the water if you see lightning.
~~ Wear a life jacket whenever you're swimming in open water or riding in a boat.
~~ Follow lifeguards' directions.
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